Case (Inrō) with Design of Dragon (obverse); Tiger (reverse)
Rectangular, black, Japanese inrō with five sections. A pink and white braided cord threaded through two holes on top of inrō. The obverse side features a relief design of a dragon. The dragon has four claws on the visible side and is surrounded by swirling clouds and waves. The reverse side features a relief design of a tiger. The tiger is sitting on a rocky outcropping. The background of both sides features swirling designs. The background of the image is light brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer, roiro, brown, black, red and gold hiramakie, applied metal; Interior: nashiji and fundame
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 363 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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